A POLISH man who was found dead in a Witham street was Sunday was found with a syringe and empty beer can by his body.
Pawel Kwiecinski, 39, was discovered by a passer-by, collapsed in Bronte Road at around 3.15am on June 1.
A rapid response vehicle, an ambulance, and a paramedic officer attended the incident and carried out life support but he was declared dead at the scene.
Mr Kwiecinski worked for Masterframe based on Crittal Road industrial estate in Witham where he worked as a window fabricator.
His boss managing director, Alan Burgess, said he will be missed and always had a smile on his face.
"Pawel was a lovely guy, he worked hard and always had a smile for his colleagues," he said.
"During his four years that he worked for Masterframe Windows Ltd he enjoyed each day and would readily help the business when required.
"He was looking forward to returning to Poland last week. He will be missed by all his work colleagues and friends here at Witham.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time and we await news regarding the memorial service once his family decide."
An inquest into the death was opened at County Hall in Chelmsford by coroner Caroline Beasley-Murray on Monday June 9.
"He was found by a member of the public and near the body was a half empty can of beer and a syringe," said coroner's officer Paul Roberts.
The inquest was then adjourned until next month while toxicology and mental health reports are finalised.
